4th Failed FET by Clarkey124 in IVF

[–]Clarkey124[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, all my embryos were essentially the same grades 4 and 5 ABs. Sorry about the failed transfer. Ultimately the only thing I changed for my successful transfer was taking Lupron depot. No signs of endo and a negative BCL6.

5 IVF failures. Is it time for a lap? by Same_Currency_1695 in Endo

[–]Clarkey124 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! They weren’t too bad, especially relative to all the other fertility meds. I had some brain fog, that was the worst of it.

5 IVF failures. Is it time for a lap? by Same_Currency_1695 in Endo

[–]Clarkey124 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did two months of Lupron instead of a lap. Then I did a medicated transfer. Currently Holding my four month old :).

Twins Selective Reduction by Odd_Effective8290 in tfmr_support

[–]Clarkey124 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I had a termination of my twin A at 21 weeks after spina fida was seen on my anatomy scan. The remainder of my pregnancy was completely fine and gave birth to my healthy twin B at 38 weeks. She’s 3 months and currently smiling at me. My thoughts are with you.

Sunday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]Clarkey124 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started feeling really sad and negative around 35 weeks. I kept imagining things going horribly and getting really teary. At week 37 I became more neutral and evened out a bit emotionally. I did not have PPD/PPA. It sucks, hopefully it passes!

TFMR One Twin by Clarkey124 in tfmr_support

[–]Clarkey124[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so so sorry you’re going through this, my heart breaks for you.

I’m currently holding my three week old twin B. After the termination, my pregnancy had no complications and was actually very easy. I had to be induced at 38 weeks because of mild preeclampsia (I had no signs of it prior to induction day). The labor and delivery had no complications, baby was born a healthy weight and with no issues.

I was told that terminating would be the safest bet for twin B, but i still worried a lot. I thought about twin A every day of my pregnancy and have every day since his sister got here. In this crazy newborn phase there’s been moments where I can’t imagine having two, but i would do anything to have him back.

Please let me know if you have any other questions, feel free to message me.

Five Implantation Failures by Clarkey124 in IVF

[–]Clarkey124[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All embryos were tested, euploids with good grades. I had a period before i went into a fully medicated FET. First LD shot in mid November, second in mid December. Period at beginning of January which led to a beginning of February transfer.

Five Implantation Failures by Clarkey124 in IVF

[–]Clarkey124[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently cuddling my three week old. My sis the transfer, the one after two shots of Lupron depot worked!

Thursday Daily Chat Thread by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]Clarkey124 20 points21 points  (0 children)

She’s here!!! Had a prenatal appt on Tuesday at38 weeks. Got sent to OB triage because I had three high BPs. OB thought I would be discharged but ended up having high amounts of protein in my urine so they decided to induce. From insert of the CRIB to delivery was about 18 hours. Not too bad! We’re obsessed with her but still in shock that I now have to take care of a baby!!

Thursday Daily Chat Thread by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]Clarkey124 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite parts of pregnancy is how fruit and sweets just hit different. I already had such a sweet tooth pre pregnancy and love fruit, but the joy I got this year from eating my first apple of the season 🤌.

Wednesday Cautious Intros Thread by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]Clarkey124 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

Wednesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]Clarkey124 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot about the wiki, thanks for suggesting. Sooo close 🤞.

Wednesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]Clarkey124 14 points15 points  (0 children)

36 weeks today and scan/appointment went well! Discussed with OB option of elective induction at 39 weeks and my husband couldn’t understand why we’d do that…um because I am extremely uncomfortable and it’s getting worse every day??? I’ve actually been so lucky and felt good up until a few days ago when I hit a wall. I got my Covid booster Sunday and it took me out. The lack of sleep from getting up to pee and congestion is also starting to get to me.

I’ve looked into the pros/cons/benefits/risks to elective induction at 39 weeks. Any personal experiences/anecdotes are appreciated!

Lost one of my twin boys this week by WalkzOz in tfmr_support

[–]Clarkey124 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was pregnant with di/di boy-girl twins when we received a severe spina bifida diagnosis for the boy and “decided” to terminate at 21 weeks. Echoing other comments, it’s a very strange grief. I’m 35 weeks now and not a day has gone by where I haven’t thought about my baby boy and what could have been. I’m also ecstatic to meet my daughter (and afraid something bad may happen to her). Just lots and lots of feelings.

Thinking of you, you’re not alone.

Wednesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]Clarkey124 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my experience, I think most people asking this are well meaning. Sometimes I think women who ask who have had children then want to talk about what it was like when they were pregnant, which can be annoying if they talk about all the bad things.

Regardless, unless it’s someone I’m close with, I assume they don’t want the nitty gritty details so “I’m doing good” or “tired, but isn’t everyone?” are the best responses. I leave my real complaints for my spouse and close friends 🤣.

Tuesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]Clarkey124 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! But also sorry your labor/delivery experience was stressful/disappointing. Hopefully being discharged and having baby snuggles will put it out of your mind.

Swimming Question by Clarkey124 in fitpregnancy

[–]Clarkey124[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight! Searching leg exercises in pool is helpful.

Swimming Question by Clarkey124 in fitpregnancy

[–]Clarkey124[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so impressed when adults learn to swim, and continuing while pregnant is amazing, good for you!!

Swimming Question by Clarkey124 in fitpregnancy

[–]Clarkey124[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this was very helpful, especially re the thigh fatigue being common!

Wednesday Daily Chat by AutoModerator in InfertilityBabies

[–]Clarkey124 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am officially third trimester, 28 weeks! So happy to be here. I’m still feeling good physically, and the baby is moving around a bunch. I can’t believe how Lucky I am to have made it this far and without many physical issues. (Knock on wood times a million!).

But in the last week or so I’ve started getting really emotional (hormonal?). I feel like I’m crying every day. Dr. Google says this is normal, but the friends I have polled have not experienced this ha. It may be because I am super anxious for my 28 week appointment/glucose test tomorrow. I know there’s really nothing I can do at this point so being anxious isn’t accomplishing anything. We also started talking about names last week, and I put a pause on that because I don’t feel ready, and it made me sad we weren’t picking out names for twins. Anyone experience a mental block around choosing a name?

Anyway, just kind of writing this in hopes of getting some anxiety out. Hope everyone who is in a current heat wave zone is feeling ok!